CISF takes charge at new airport

Chennai/ Bangalore: In preparation for the launch of the Bengaluru International Airport, the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has been handed over the responsibility for security. In a formal ceremony held this week, the CISF team was handed over charge of the security. Some 770 CISF personnel will be deployed at BIAL for airport security. This number will increase to 1,039 including the land side security.
In the first phase of security coverage, the CISF will exercise access control to the terminal building and to the airside through control of the perimeter gates. A ring of security will be laid along the perimeter including manning of all the watch towers.
The security cover will further be advanced on May 20, when the CISF will apply all security norms in compliance with the regulations laid down by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security.
17/05/08 Business Standard

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Categories: Airports May 2008